Jim the Handyman

Our contact with Jim was professional from beginning to end. We called and scheduled an appointment for an estimate (not easy as we both work but Jim was accommodating), the estimate was clear, and there was no pressure to make a decision immediately on the work. However, I was very comfortable with his professionalism and how he answered my questions, so we got our job put on his schedule immediately. I think we had to wait a few weeks to get on the schedule, but this as not emergency work so that was fine. I felt the price was very fair for all of the work we needed done, which included supplies for the new shelving and wood for the molding. The work was completed exactly as scheduled. The molding work looks beautiful, the cabinet doors now close and the doors no longer stick. However, what I had described to Jim about how we wanted the cabinets done was, to be honest, not very clear, and my husband was not happy with the the final design (he was not present for the estimate). Jim came back out and changed them, just charging for the extra materials, and we are both very happy with the end result. We will definately use his services again!

Jim and his office staff (his wife) were very professional and a joy with which to work. His prices are pricey but you can trust him with your home. Jim will show up on time, get the work done promptly, do a good job, and stand behind his work.

The things we needed he couldn’t do. When I called up to arrange for the appointment I specifically said what I needed and I don’t think the message got passed to him. He had no clue when he got here. I told him what I wanted and he said I don’t do any of those. I thought it was a waste of both of our time. He was very nice but what we needed he couldn’t do. The scope of what he can do is very limited.

I attempted to just get an estimate for some exterior caulking work to my property. The woman on the phone stopped me mid sentence and advised that they do not do exterior work on the 2nd or 3rd floor of a property. Not sure how these guys have such great ratings if they are unwilling to get on a ladder....

Jim was quick and cleaned up the area when he was finished. Based on this experience, he's my Go-To Handyman.

This is the second time we have had David Harris from "Jim the Handyman" out to do work on our home. This time he fabricated and installed three hand rails and ballisters on two of our back stoops. Davis is very thorough and very conscientious about his work. It is of very high quality. This time he ran into a problem but quickly figured out how to solve it, went and got the additional materials and completed the job. We have a couple of more jobs that need to be done and you can be sure we are going to have David return to do them.

The appointment was delayed due to so much rain lately, but otherwise the job went very well. Polite, professional, and a reasonable rate. Roz at the office called to remind us of the appointment, and is great about following up if you have a question.

Based upon their excellent Angie's List and Better Business Bureau ratings, I contacted Jim the Handyman to complete several repair jobs on our sunroom. I was very pleased with the professionalism and positive attitudes at all phases of my experience. Roz, the office manager, immediately arranged for one their employees (Randy) with years of experience in sunroom construction to give me an itemized estimate. Randy arrived on time and explained how he would fix the problems. Once my husband and I agreed to move forward, Roz scheduled the work for the following week. Again, Randy arrived right on time with an assistant and got right to work. They tackled the smaller jobs first, before moving on to the more demanding insulation replacement job. After they were finished, Randy showed me everything they'd done before submitting the bill. We're very happy with this experience, especially with the fact that they ensured the person they sent us had specific experience in sunroom construction. This increased our level of confidence immensely. Based upon this experience, we'll be sure to call Jim the Handyman for other jobs around our home.

Well to say that it went anything less than outstanding would just not be fair to David or to Jim the Handyman. When we have other jobs that it what they do, you can be sure we will contact them! While I can't speak for others at Jim's, I can tell you that David Harris is an outstanding craftsman. He knows the trade and goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied with the job! He is so good that we have asked to have him back for a second job. We submitted a work request to Angie's list and the next day we got a call from Roz, Jim's wife, and we were able to schedule the first visit for an estimate that same week. Roz told us David would be on site between 9 and 11 each day and he was always here on time. There is no question that David knows the trade. He comes in does his work, cleans up any "mess" and is very cheerful and friendly.

We hired Jim to install a new front door for our home. Our entire experience, from start to finish, was a pleasure. Jim's wife responded to every call within 24 hrs, Jim was punctual for the estimate (and patient with my screaming children) and he did an outstanding job installing the door. I followed Jim's recommendations for the type of door and locks, and it looks sensational. I was concerned that the installation would damage our recently repainted living room walls. However, Jim was able to remove the old door and replace the molding with no damage whatsoever. We left a key for Jim, and he completed the work while we were away. Everything was done perfectly and the house was left reasonably clean and tidy. What a pleasure to work with a true professional.

After perusing some of his reviews on Angie?s List and speaking with my neighbor (who had work done by Jim), I asked the mustachioed handyman to come over and provide an estimate for a repair of my sidelight, siding, and interior wall. We noticed some damage in these areas when we purchased the house and wanted to get it repaired before the winter months. I scheduled the estimate after work, which was very convenient as I have to remain gainfully employed to pay for the services. Jim showed up on time and provided a thorough inspection of the area. During the inspection, Jim even asked if I am handy with a paintbrush, trying to save a few bucks. I liked that. I mean I?m no Picasso, but I did a heck of a lot of finger painting in school and was confident that could finish up the job if Jim got me off to a good start. Jim wrote up the ticket and I was pleased that he uses a bottom-line-pricing policy, rather than using the per-hour-plus-materials method of this competition. You know what you pay for and don?t need to worry about surprises. Anyways, with price in hand, I scheduled for Jim to come out and do the work. There was a bit of juggling here and there due to the Biblical rainstorm that prevented Jim from working outside, but Roz was very flexible and came up with an alternate date. As with the initial estimate, Jim showed up on time on the date of service and was courteous and pleasant with plenty of pearly whites showing underneath his brushbroom. He was with his son Mike and they brought all the tools and handyman bric-a-brac to get the job done. Both Taylors went right to work and in under an hour were finished and ready to show me the result. Overall, I was impressed by the quality of work and time it took to complete the task. So bottom line ? yes I would use Jim again for similar work and I will continue to recommend him to my friends/colleagues. Jim is top rated on Angie?s List for a reason. A final note - Jim is quite pet-friendly. It must be the matching whiskers, but my cat Siobhan A. Feline took quite a liking to him!

The gentleman that came out for the estimate was punctual and professional. He quoted a price of $1100 for the two rooms. I told him that I thought the price was high, and I would be getting other estimates. The next day Jim's Handyman's office called and asked if I still wanted the work to be done. I told them that the price was high and that I had been quoted a much lower price ($650). The office person told me that she had a crew that had a job fall through and they would do the job for $650, as long as they could start right away. I raced home to open the door--the two workman came in, looked around and then said they couldn't finish the work in an afternoon and passed on the job. I would've never come home had I thought that they weren't going to complete the work. I ended up using the another painter at a cost of $600-- he did a great job. I had several estimates--this company's quote was $350.00 over the next lowest bid. They may do good work, but they are very expensive.

Since the provider did not respond to my inquiry, I cannot rate his work.

Jim did an excellent job. We will definitely hire him again!!

We have used him multiple times. They are a really good company. They are very, very helpful. They are friendly and trustworthy. They have done both small and large projects.

These guys are fantastic. I truly think they are the most reliable and honest people you can use in the Northern VA area - and as a new home owner, I've used quite a few, Basically, I had to call them to repair some damage that was likely done when I had carpeting installed on an old staircase, plus a few other odd jobs around the house. They showed up on time, gave me a very reasonable quote, and did all their work quickly a few days later. I wasn't even too worried about leaving them unsupervised. I highly recommend using them, and while I hope my house doesn't need it, I would absolutely use Jim the Handyman again in a heartbeat.

DO USE HIM! arrived when he said he would, did a fantastic job repairing the stuck door.

We had a rotted-out wood overhang over the door to our house. Called and requested the company give us an estimate, which they did within two days. We were able to schedule the work within two weeks. Capenters showed up promptly and had it replaced with 1 1/2 days work. The carpentry work was so good that a contractor neighbor wanted the contact info for the carpenters so he could use them on a job,. Would definitely recommend them and plan on using them again for other repair work.

When moving out of a home we had rented for seven years, we hired Jim the Handyman to fix all the holes from pictures and shelves we had hung. Michael showed up exactly on time and did the work perfectly. We had movers and others in the house, and he moved location several times to make things easier. I would definitely hire Jim the Handyman again.

I called Jim who showed up and gave me an estimate. He was friendly and nice enough to walk through my new townhouse and look for anything else he could fix while he was there. About a week later, a technician showed up to do the work. It was all done well, promptly, and to my specifications. The final bill was a little (around 15-20 dollars) over the estimate, but the cost was still reasonable compared to other handyman services I reviewed. I'd use Jim again in the future. Update: I'm sad to have to update this report. Starting around February, I noticed the the exterior door was warped and cracked. In March, I finally called Jim to see if they could come take a look a the door for repairs. The woman who answered the phone became very hostile and aggressive with me after I reported my issue, telling me there was no way that they did the work, and challenged me to find a receipt. I felt I was being treated in a extremely unprofessional manner, so I simply said thank you and hung up. I really thought Jim's was one of the better handyman services in the Northern VA area, but being open to criticism is key to just about any profession. I was calling in hopes of working with Jim to have him fix my door - not demanding my money back or anything like that. I doubt I will use them again in the future - what a shame.

Almost everything went very well. On one closet, the repair method stopped the doors from swinging too freely but also made it a little hard to slide them.

Excellent work, all done as scheduled.

I had Jim come out and quote me on 4 jobs. One of them was simple and he pointed out I could do it myself. The other was some caulking, which I thought I could do. He explained to me how to do it. The final two were basically installing items into doors; one pet door and vents into two other doors. Jim completed the job in accordance with his quote, and did an excellent job. He paid attention to the details, including doing some minor paint touch up that I think was over and beyond. Overall I'm very happy with the work.

Previously received an estimate to remove and replace damaged mortar. They came and performed the services without us needing to be home. When we returned, the job was completed. The work was really well done.

From start to finish of *trying* to obtain a quote, I had to continually follow up with them. Finally, after a number of attempts, they said that the job was too big. While I appreciate that, it took far too long and too much of my effort to get a non-bid.